PTSD Veterans

As a PTSD veteran myself, I used to suffer from some pretty strong symptoms. I couldn't be in crowded areas, I drove to fast, I drank to much, I didn't sleep very well, and I was just plain angry and moody all the time. My friends and family had to walk on eggshells whenever I was around or I'd snap for no reason. Thankfully I wasn't suffering from depression or suicidal tendencies, but it was still pretty rough to be around me at the time.

The first thing you have to do as a PTSD veteran or as a person close to one is realize that these are pretty normal reactions. You also have to realize that you should seek out help or failing that, just talk to someone. That get's the ball rolling and makes it easier for you to seek out the help you need. If you know someone and want to get them help, it's much trickier. It took me a very long time to realize that I needed to do something about my own PTSD veteran problems; I wasn't even aware that I had been pushing away my friends and family. Just trying leaving materials around in a very nonchalant way. Curiosity will eventually get the better of people as it did with me.

You could also show them this site on PTSD veterans. It makes it easier for other sufferers to pay attention when they find out someone just like them is going through the same things.

If you're a PTSD Veteran, the Vet Center is a subdivision of the Veteran's Affairs Hospital. You can find the one closest to you here. If you're a vet and you're reading this, I strongly urge you to take advantage of their programs. They should be free as long as you have your DD 2-14. As I said they have some great one on one counseling as well as some group therapy sessions that can help deal with your PTSD veteran problems. If you're a vet, go find the closest one to you now, you don't have anything to lose just by checking it out.

If you're the loved one of a PTSD veteran, I suggest you call and ask them to send some information that you can leave laying around for your vet to "stumble upon." Trust me, you can't push someone to seek help, but you can guide them there.

If you're a PTSD veteran or know one, you should also look into some other material to help with recovery. The Vet Center was a great resource, but they could only do so much for me. I was a functional person again, but I wanted to be normal. After a lot of searching online, I never thought I would be totally normal again for two reasons: I didn't have the money for my own psychiatrist and I didn't want to go on any medications.

As I searched more and more online, I eventually came across the Bright Life Program which was just phenomenal with helping me with my PTSD veteran problems. To this day I haven't experienced any nightmares and my ridiculous mood swings have gone away. I feel like I'm finally back to my normal self again. If you're a ptsd veteran reading this right now or you are close to one, I highly encourage you to give the Bright Life Program a try. You'll be so happy you did.